Blood stained gun taken from 17 year old by New Rochelle Police
On March 1st, 2024, at about 7:50pm, New Rochelle Police received multiples calls about an altercation at the New Roc City Burger King restaurant located at 33 LeCount place.
There were multiple reports of a large altercation inside as well as gun shots fired outside the restaurant. Officers responded and found 9mm shell casings on the sidewalk outside the restaurant. Witnesses reported that several groups of males were running from the scene.
New Rochelle Detectives were able to locate the suspect in the shooting several blocks from the scene. As Detectives approached the suspect he began to flee on foot, while reaching into his waistband. After a brief foot pursuit Detectives were able to apprehend him. He was found to be in possession of a Taurus 9mm handgun. Detectives placed him under arrest and transported him to New Rochelle Police Headquarters. Further investigation revealed that this incident stemmed from a physical altercation involving two groups of males inside the restaurant.
The suspect, who was found to be a 17-year-old juvenile, sustained a laceration in the melee and then shot multiple rounds at the fleeing group. There were no reports of anyone being hit with the gunfire at this time.
ARRESTED: Male Juvenile (name withheld due to Juvenile status), 17 years of age, of the Bronx, NY.
CHARGES: New York State Penal Law Sections:
265.03 Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree – C Felony
265.02 Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree – Defaced Firearm – D Felony
120.25 Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree – D Felony
